New system opens doors for Wichita Falls plant

Groundbreaking project - From left: Paul Molini, human resources director; Jeff Cooper, value added products manager; Tom Kerr, director of production, flat glass; Mark Orcutt, vice president, flat glass; Susan Plies, plant manager; Mary Ann Cluley, director, information and financial services; and Ken Keiser, glass products manager.

March 10, 2005 - Work is now underway to install a $40-million magnetic sputtered vacuum deposition system (MSVDS) at PPG’s Wichita Falls, Texas, flat glass plant. The system will expand capacity at the plant to meet the growing demand for low-emissivity glass and accommodate future generations of energy-efficient, high-performance products.

“This project is an important investment for our employees, plant, community and company overall,” said Susan Plies, plant manager. “In addition to helping PPG meet increased customer demand for low-emissivity glass, the new system will open doors to a ready market for products that we’ll make here for years to come.”

When the expansion is complete, scheduled for the first half of 2006, Wichita Falls will become the fifth PPG facility to make coated glass.